Top Ten Tuesday | In the Good Ole Summertime

May 30, 2016

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Happy Memorial Day, readers and
friends! I trust you all enjoyed a safe, happy and wonderful holiday weekend.
Hard to believe it’s now over. With May 30th coming and going on our
calendar, the unofficial start of summer has begun in earnest. We’re now deep
into the season of picnics, BBQ, pool parties and all those other lazy days
that feel so good during the humid summer months.

Today’s Top Ten
Tuesday meme doesn’t really aptly apply to moi since I don’t go to the beach (I know), plus I don’t really know what
defines a good “beach read.” For my purposes, I’m going to look at a beach read
as a lighthearted, fun contemporary. Everyone seems to like contemporary in the
summer, right?

top ten great beach reads, ten books I
plan to read on the beach, ten beach reads for those who don't like typical
~beach reads~, ten authors who are my go-to for beach reads, etc.

This list is a mash up variety. Here’s why. (A) it’s
partially a list of books I’d like to
read this summer (and is therefore a kind of summer TBR) (B) it’s a selection
of books I’d imagine WOULD be good beach reads and (C) a few of these I
actually DID read, and they seem ideal candidates for a day at the beach. Let’s
get this party started.

1. The Lady and The
Lionheart by Joanne Bischof | Including this stunner because it’s on my
must-read TBR, and it looks gorgeous! It’s online in August. So, don’t miss it.
Amazon | Goodreads

2. The One by
Kiera Cass | Yes, it’s an embarrassment how often these show up on my Top Ten
Tuesday posts. Why? Well, because, obviously, this means I’ve still in need of
reading these final series beauties. A “guilty pleasure” read seems the optimal
kind of YA read to enjoy on the beach. Amazon | Goodreads

3. The Summer I
Turned Pretty by Jenny Han | I’ve long since wanted to read a novel by
Jenny Han. This one sounds like something altogether lovely to start with, and
seems to mesh well with a beach read theme. Amazon | Goodreads

4. Just One Summer (Novella)
| This novella collection is pure summer delight from beginning to end. Think Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants only we never get to "see" these besties together. Amazon
| Goodreads

5. I’ll Be Yours by
Jenny B. Jones | I've bragged about this novel quite enough as far as my readers are likely concerned, but methinks it could always use a bit more. Amazon | Goodreads

8. Of Dubious and
Questionable Memory by Rachel McMillan | Yes, this one was on my list just
last week, but since I fully intend to read it this summer and it releases in June, I simply “had” to add it again. Amazon |
Goodreads

9. Lola and the Boy
Next Door by Stephanie Perkins | As usual, I’m dying to, and haven’t yet, read this novel. If it’s HALF as good as
‘Anna,’ I’m going to be one happy reader. Amazon | Goodreads

10. Summer Days and
Summer Nights by Stephanie Perkins (Edited and co-authored) | I’ve read
some not-so-good things about this novella collected. However I really enjoyed
the Christmas collection, so reading this one (at some point) seems a must. Amazon
| Goodreads

11. The Summer of
Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler | Don’t know a thing about this one except
that it sounds interesting – and, I mean really,
could there be a more perfect YA “beach read” than one about mermaids!?

13. Her One and Only by
Becky Wade | Nearing the end of this one now. It’s sassy, smart and superb.
What more could you ask for in a romance novel? Watch for a review (plus GIVEAWAY!) later this week. Amazon | Goodreads

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our turn. What books can you toss my way for beach read recommendations!
I want to hear them all. Leave your Top Ten Tuesday posts if you joined in. I’d
be glad to visit.

32 comments:

Oh! Of Dubious and Questionable Memory has caught my eye. I don't think I have ever seen the word dubious used in a book title before. I devoured the Summer trilogy last summer and loved it! That trilogy is a great beach read!Mallory @ The Local Muse

Rachel is a talented author, Mallory, and I've little doubt her use of 'dubious' will work great with the story. :) Glad to know the Summer trilogy is great reading. Now, I simply *must* read them! Thanks so much for visiting.

Your the second list that has equated Beach Read with Contemporary Romance which has never even occurred to me! Apparently I don't know how to read during the summer;). Part of the problem is that I don't really read contemporaries ever so my beach reads are more adventure, mystery, rompy fantasy oriented. Happy Reading!

Whatever kind of reading you like is the idea "beach read," right, Stephanie!? Or that's how it should be. :) I hope you find some great reads whether they're contemporary or mystery and fantasy. Thanks so much for visiting!

I'm reading Summer Days and Summer Nights now and finding it to be hit or miss, but I'm not quite half way through so can't really judge the whole thing yet. I do like reading short stories though so I'm looking forward to finishing it.

That was my reaction to the Christmas collection too, Greg. I really liked the stories that I really liked (does this make sense!? :D), but some were simply "not for me." I might give it a chance at some point though. Thanks so much for visiting!

I can't believe I haven't read The Summer of Chasing Mermaids.... it's definitely going on my list of MUST for summer! I love Sarah Ockler. Also, I totally agree that Lola is a good summer/beach book... it's definitely at least half as good as Anna.... and Cricket is one of my fav book boys. Great list :)

Good to know Sarah's books are great reads, Michelle. I've not read any of her novels, but this one seems like a lovely little summer read. Cannot wait to meet Cricket and Lola (or get to know them better), and I'm thrilled to know Stephanie's follow up companion novel to 'Anna' is good! :)

Great list! I need to add Jenny's book to my TBR list, since I am sure it is wonderful!I just finished Her One and Only and thought it was a delightful read.Great list!http://amandanicolle.blogspot.com/2016/05/take-ten-summer-beach-reads.html?m=1

I love the books on this list! Well some of them that I've read, actually, but the rest looks interesting! Especially The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler. Pretty cover! Here's my own TTT https://pupuutc.wordpress.com/2016/05/31/top-10-tuesday-beach-reads-week/ :D

Doesn't 'Mermaids' look interesting? I agree. I don't think I've ever read a re-telling of the Mermaid fable (contemporary or otherwise), so that makes it all the more interesting! Thanks so much for visiting, Khairunnisa. :)

I'[m so jealous of your 'pisnic, BBQ, humid summer' type plans. I live in the UK so all we get is rain! :(I really love your list though, especially The Unexpected Everything which I have seen on so many lists today and now REALLY REALLY want to read!So much love for Lola and the Boy Next Door, I think it's my favorite of the entire trilogy. I really hope you love it! I'm hoping to reread it this summer :)Great list! My TTT

I agree with guilty pleasure reads seem to be the best beach reads. I'm just starting the Selection series now and plan to binge read it for the summer, so I know I'll be taking at least one of those books to the beach!

Great list - so many of these seem like perfect beach reads! Completely agree about Morgan Matson's books, and I also can't wait to read The Unexpected Everything, especially as it also sounds like another perfect beach read. Summer Days and Summer Nights is another I really hope to read soon, despite the mixed reviews. Lola is also my favourite from the trilogy, so hope you really enjoy it when you read it :)Heres my TTT

All great to know, Alice! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about 'Lola.' I must make that one a priority this summer. Also, like you, I'm hopeful I'll read The Unexpected Everything soon. Just bought a copy on Amazon, so that has me excited. :) Thanks so much for visiting.

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